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Suicide: The Conversation We Should Have With Our Kids
One of the best things we can do is give our young people the power to talk about mental health issues and topics as challenging as suicide without shutting the door. Even if your child is doing well, this is a powerful opportunity to help your child see it is okay to be emotionally open and could help them talk openly with friends.
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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent unprovoked seizures. The two broad categories of epileptic seizures are generalized and partial seizures.
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The ABCs of DNA Sequencing: Reading Your Genetic Code
Imagine you had to copy a book manually by writing down every word by hand. That probably would take some time. Now imagine trying to do that with an entire set of encyclopedias; copying those would be a monumental task.
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How to Squat Safely: Correct Form for Maximum Effectiveness
One of the most effective exercises is the squat, but when done incorrectly squatting can lead to many issues inside and outside of the weight room.
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Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a genetic disorder that affects bone growth, causing dwarfism, limited range of motion, and a large head. The condition is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia.
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine Provides Specialized Baseball Performance Training to Help Prevent Common Injuries
Because many of the most common baseball arm injuries are preventable, experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Sports Medicine have designed a unique baseball performance-training program for all skill levels to help address the majority of injuries caused by overuse and improper throwing technique.
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: How It Can Help
Patients with complex colorectal issues often struggle with constipation, difficulty emptying the bladder, and urine and stool accidents. In addition to medical and surgical treatments, some patients can benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy.
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital) in which the aorta is narrowed and results in decreased blood flow to the lower body. The left ventricle (pumping chamber) of the heart must work harder in order to pump blood through the narrowed aorta.
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Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the heart. It changes blood flow, making the heart work harder. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization.
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Acetaminophen vs. Ibuprofen: What’s the Difference?
We’ve all experienced pain and fever in our lives, and at some point, our children will also experience these uncomfortable symptoms. Pain killers and fever reducers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, can help.